Hello, my name is Theresa Kwabbi and I am from Atlanta, Georgia. I enjoy movies, fiction novels, listening to music, and spending time with family and friends.
Week 8.21.17- Trifles
News link- (8.25.17)
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/08/21/us/texas-austin-confederate-statues.html
I included this news link about the University of Texas at Austin removing confederate statues in an overnight operation because of the recent events in Charlottsville. The question of whether confederate statues should still stand is one taking the country by storm in a debate between what is morally the right decision.
http://www.cnn.com/2017/08/24/politics/why-joe-arpaio-was-found-guilty/index.html This is a CNN news article on Joe Arpaio, deemed the nation's "Toughest Sheriff" because of his actions on illegal immigration. Arpaio was found guilty because he went against a court order and detained people based solely on their ethnicity, accusing them of being illegal immigrants.
News Link: http://www.cnn.com/2017/09/27/us/puerto-rico-aid-problem/index.html This article talks about the problems that Puerto Rico is facing after hurricanes ripped through the U.S. territory. After delayed aid from the U.S., there are still issues with food and supplies, such as the amount still stuck in ports because of the small amount of truck drivers available to get the supplies to the people.
This is an article about the NRA's response to the Las Vegas shooting in which 59 people were shot and killed by Stephen Paddock. They called for a federal review on bump stocks, but not anything necessarily on national gun control.
the article from CNN talks about Puerto Rico still in need after the hurricanes that passed through. People have resorted to drinking water from hazardous water locations.
This link focuses on the damage still prevalent in Peurto Rico after Maria went through. Towns are still cut off from each other, phone lines are still down, infrastructure is still decimated to rubble and people are still trying to leave the U.S. territory, even going as far as to leave through cruise ship lines.
News Link: http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-41754457
The article sheds light on American Airlines being accused of racism after events involving the mistreatment of African Americans took place.
Hello, my name is Theresa Kwabbi and I am from Atlanta, Georgia. I enjoy movies, fiction novels, listening to music, and spending time with family and friends.
Week 8.21.17- Trifles
- News link- (8.25.17)
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/08/21/us/texas-austin-confederate-statues.htmlI included this news link about the University of Texas at Austin removing confederate statues in an overnight operation because of the recent events in Charlottsville. The question of whether confederate statues should still stand is one taking the country by storm in a debate between what is morally the right decision.
- tktrifles-
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Wy5dnM83eRIt1wukr6MxJ--TqiEvRfjsoAGke5W4F8Y/edit?usp=sharingWeek 8.28.17-The Wedding Band
- News link 2 (9-1-17)
http://www.cnn.com/2017/08/24/politics/why-joe-arpaio-was-found-guilty/index.htmlThis is a CNN news article on Joe Arpaio, deemed the nation's "Toughest Sheriff" because of his actions on illegal immigration. Arpaio was found guilty because he went against a court order and detained people based solely on their ethnicity, accusing them of being illegal immigrants.
- The Wedding Band
Submodule 1:TKSummary of Ethnic Theatre in the USA
Diversity Page Answer:
http://2110voices.wikispaces.com/Diversity+in+Wedding+Band
Submodule 2:
TKWedding Band Worksheet Revised
Submodule 3:
My answer to the Lion King Discussion can be found in
http://2110voices.wikispaces.com/Design+in+Wicked+and+The+Lion+King
My answer to Viewer's Guide:
http://2110voices.wikispaces.com/Wedding+Band+Viewer%27s+Guide
Week 9.5.17- Real Women Have Curves
- News Link:
http://www.cnn.com/2017/09/05/politics/obama-daca/index.htmlThis is a link about Obama's take on Trump rescinding DACA
- Real Women Have Curves
tkReal Women Have Curves WorksheetMy answers to Real Women Have Curves Discussion Page: http://2110voices.wikispaces.com/Real+Women+Discussion+page
TKSummary of Chicano and Hispanic theatre in the USA
Week 9.11.17- Split Second
- News Link:
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2017/09/17/st-louis-braces-third-day-protests-after-officers-acquittal/674766001/This link is about the protests in St. Louis following the shooting of Anthony Lamar Smith and the acquittal of the officer that shot him, Jason Stockley.
Week 9.18.17- Execution of Justice
- News Link:
http://www.cnn.com/2017/09/19/us/georgia-tech-protest-slain-student/index.htmlThis is a link from CNN, talking about Georgia Tech Student, Scout Schultz, shot and killed by police and the aftermath of their death.
- My response to Team 3 question:
My response to the questions can be found on Execution of Justice - Team 3Week 9.25.17 -Yellow Face
This article talks about the problems that Puerto Rico is facing after hurricanes ripped through the U.S. territory. After delayed aid from the U.S., there are still issues with food and supplies, such as the amount still stuck in ports because of the small amount of truck drivers available to get the supplies to the people.
Week 10.2.17- Fires in the Mirror
News Link:
- http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/nra-calls-federal-review-bump-stocks-vegas-shooting/story?id=50308261
This is an article about the NRA's response to the Las Vegas shooting in which 59 people were shot and killed by Stephen Paddock. They called for a federal review on bump stocks, but not anything necessarily on national gun control.Week 10.9.17
Week 10.17.17
- News Link:http://www.cnn.com/2017/10/20/us/puerto-rico-one-month-santiago/index.html
This link focuses on the damage still prevalent in Peurto Rico after Maria went through. Towns are still cut off from each other, phone lines are still down, infrastructure is still decimated to rubble and people are still trying to leave the U.S. territory, even going as far as to leave through cruise ship lines.Week 10.23.17- Disgraced
The article sheds light on American Airlines being accused of racism after events involving the mistreatment of African Americans took place.
https://2110voices.wikispaces.com/attached+videos+on+Disgraced
https://2110voices.wikispaces.com/-/Disgraced/Team%205/team5questions
Week 10/30/17- The Rez Sisters
This article talks about Netflix severing its ties with "House of Cards" actor Kevin Spacey after the recent allegations of sexual harassment.
Week 11. 6.17- How I Learned to Drive
This link is a CNN article talking about GOP nominee in Alabama for a U.S. Senate Seat, Roy Moore should step down if the reports of the sexual harassment of a fourteen-year-old girl are true.
https://2110voices.wikispaces.com/-/How%20I%20Learned%20to%20Drive/Team%209/home
Week 11.13.17- The Normal Heart